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[Electric Sheep]

Thanks, I did not mean to sound stupid, but I don't really give thought to the brands origin. I see "cohibas" in the B&M's here, but then I hear that Cohiba's are cc's. So I am confused I guess.

No, no, no.....you're not stupid....it *IS* confusing!

The manufacturers are actively trying to confuse you because people associate "great cigars" with "Cuba" so they do everything they can to make it seem like their cigars are Cuban-esque, or have Cuban-sounding names, or even stranger, are the *EXACT* same name/label as Cuban cigars.

It's not you, believe me.

It's them.

 

[Electric Sheep]

it most definitely can be confusing, but like sheep said, nothing for sale in the u.s. is cuban. the brand names are being used to get people to sucker into buying them with the idea that they might be a good cigar!

Exactly, that's precisely what I mean.

 

[jwyatt55]

Alright, thanks for putting up with a noob question!

okemyeye Don't worry Jhard you will understand when your all grown up :rolling: Just like the others guys have pointed out its all a ploy to try and sell a cigar.

 

[Alwayslit]

I agree, Thanks for the bump. I know this is such a simple question for most of the vets here, but I really do not know if a cigar is a cuban or not. I just go into the B&M and grab singles that I like, I do not usually purchase from online retailers. Does anything that says "habano" mean that it is of cuban origin? Thanks!

....the same thing goes for cigars like Pinars, preembargo cigars. Strictly marketing......IMHO.

 

[lafayettelauren]

Yes, I hear something like 95% of Cuban brides in the U.S. are fakes. :hysterica

I think I want my money back then.

 

[Treinenwj]

Thanks for bumping this thread, some good info here.

 

[sgresso]

Thanks, I did not mean to sound stupid, but I don't really give thought to the brands origin. I see "cohibas" in the B&M's here, but then I hear that Cohiba's are cc's. So I am confused I guess.

Well its hard to explain to a 13 year old about "grown up" issues LOL

it is confusing sometimes and feel free to ask questions anytime!

I got to pick on ya a lil bit

 

[lafayettelauren]

Thanks for all the good info here guys. But on a side note. When they confiscate cigars at the border what do they do with them?

 

[cvm4]

If you take cigars with you, then it's no trouble taking them back. Simply because you'll have your otterbox or whatever you carried them in. That being said, if they're of cuban origin, then take the bands off and put the bands someplace else or throw the bands away and just remember what the cigars were.

 

[Bass man]

They do in Miami. Don't know about elsewhere.

 

[CWS]

I have a friend who may or may not be bringing a sealed box of RE Habanos in. These guys have the double bands plus a foil sheath. It'd be a pain to de-band. and all that. Do customs X-ray all baggage on re-entry?

Yes. They do.

Open discussion of how to bypass US Law and Customs is not condoned by BOTL and is not the smartest move period on an open forum. This thread was created to let people understand the risk they may be taking.

Please take such enquiries to PM.

 

[smokem94]

Bump!!!

 

[Hardcore]

Bump for all the new guys.

 

[TJ2001Cobra]

Question: If you buy from an overseas company that sells Cubans but also sells other things (Fuente for example, or humidors), how do they prove you bought Cuban cigars? Credit cards show an amount, but they dont have a receipt.

Is this a way to get around things if you receive a "letter"?

Excuse me if this has already been discussed.

 

[smokem94]

Its the goverment, you have to prove you didn't purchase goods from an enemy of the United States, and that's going to cost you far more than a settlement agreement.

 

[Hardcore]

Bump for the new guys.

 

[.jacob]

Anyone have any issues recently? As of about 6 months ago it looked like things were trending in the direction of more relaxed.

Jacob

 

[Starz26]

Read on other forums about increased seizure notices within the last 6 months. Also, with the new swiss rules enforcing accurate descriptions of contents, it may become more common..

 

[Fox]

Read on other forums about increased seizure notices within the last 6 months. Also, with the new swiss rules enforcing accurate descriptions of contents, it may become more common..

I am not so sure. I work with customs quite a bit as an ancillary requirement of my job. One acquaintance says that the postal service does not have the manpower or desire to worry about contraband. Seizures are typically collateral damage from DEA work and occasionally random screenings by the USPS and other agencies. Since seizures are factored into all pricing for guaranteed providers, you would see regular price increases to reflect losses if seizures were increasing or and consistently reached a higher level.

 

[elderboy02]

I had a buddy get his cigars seized and he received a letter a couple months ago. Just an FYI